Wonderful Indonesia Golf Challenge

The Organising Commitees of the Bintan & Batam Golf Clubs have announced that the Wonderful Indonesia Golf Challenge 2015 will be simultaneously held at 9 golf courses in Batam & Bintan on Saturday 10 October 2015. This truly unique golf tournament, that is aiming for induction into MURI (Indonesia Museum of Records), will be attracting more than 1,000 golfers across this region.

Adopting System 36 modified format, this 18-holes golf tournament will provide each golfer a chance to win Hole-In-One prizes with a total value of IDR 1,000,000,000 at nine golf courses, while attractive prizes, dinner and a fun-filled event awaits at the Planet Holiday Hotel in Batam.

The entry fee is IDR 1,750,000 which is inclusive of 18-holes golf, twin share accommodation, lunch, Gala Dinner, land transfers, goody bag, Grand Lucky Draw and many more attractive prizes to be won.

The Wonderful Indonesia Golf Challenge 2015 is the 1st event hosted by the Batam & Bintan Golf Courses in Riau Islands province, with Planet Holiday Hotel as official hotel partner. This event is endorsed by the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism.

Located just 45 minutes via a ferry ride from Singapore, Bintan Resorts is a multi-award winning integrated tropical beach resort destination with world-class facilities. “Bintan Resorts” refers generally to the area on the entire northern coast of the Indonesian island of Bintan, which is master-planned and managed by PT Bintan Resort Cakrawala. There are currently five independently owned and operated beach resorts, four designer golf courses, as well as a range of recreational facilities and attractions located within it.

The Potential of Batam as a golf destination is captured in the slogan “Batam Golf Paradise”. All courses have their own uniqueness & identity, a few with a seafront view, others are surrounded by secondary forest and mangrove. Needless to say that each imposes iys challenge in different ways.

After playing at one of these beautifully laid-out courses, golfers will be spoilt for choice at the numerous shopping malls to visit, soaking at a traditional spa or Javanese massage, eating authentic Indonesian or local Chinese seafood dishes that tempt the taste bud of every visitor.

Wonderful Indonesia Golf Challenge Golf hosted by:

1. Ria Bintan Golf Club (course designed by Gary Players)
2. Bintan Lagoon Resort (course designed by Jack Nicklaus)
3. Laguna Bintan Golf Club (course designed by Greg Norman)
4. Padang Golf Sukajadi (course designed by Thomson, Wolveridge & Perret)
5. SouthLinks Country Club (course designed by Hisamitsu Ohnishi)
6. Indah Puri Golf Resort (course designed by Ronald Fream)
7. Palm Springs Golf & Beach Resort (course designed by Larry Nelson & IMG)
8. Tering Bay Golf & Country Club (course designed by Greg Norman)
9. Tamarin Santana Golf Club (course designed by Jack Nicklaus)
10. Planet Holiday Hotel as a official hotel partner

The Wonderful Indonesia Golf Challenge 2015 is endorsed by Indonesian Minittry of Tourism. supported by bu the Tourism Department of Riau Islanda province, Batam Tourism Department, Bintan Tourism Department, APLGI (Indonesia Golf Course Owners Association, ASITA (Indonesian Travel Agent Association) and PHRI (Indonesia Hotel Association)

Laguna Bintan Member & Guest Golf Tournament

For those in Bintan or planning to go there, write this down in your agenda:

What: "MEMBER & GUEST GOLF TOURNAMENT"
Where: Laguna Bintan Golf Club
When: Sunday, 14 June 2015

Tournament fees:
MEMBER- LOCAL Rp. 400.000
GUEST – LOCAL Rp. 650.000
SINGAPORE GUEST – S$160 or Rp. 1.550.000
Inclusive of Green fee, Caddy & Buggy sharing, Snack Box, Lunch, Trophies & Lucky Draw, Hole In One

Shotgun I : 09.00am (Bintan time)
Format : System 36 Handicapping Stroke Play
Contact : Laguna Bintan Golf Club at +62 770 693188/89
or email : golf-bintan@banyantree.com

HAPPY GOLFING....!!

Indonesia's Top Ten Golf Courses Announced

In the upcoming edition of Golf Digest's Planet Golf, the best courses from 205 individual countries are selected to come up with a list of the best courses in the world by country.

From the around 140 courses in Indonesia the courses that 'made the cut' are:

1. Nirwana Bali GC, Tabanan, Bali ★
2. Taman Dayu GC & Resort, Surabaya, East Java
3. Rancamaya G&CC, Jakarta, West Java
4. Royale Jakarta GC, (West/South), Jakarta, West Java
5. Damai Indah Golf (Pantai Indah Kapuk), Jakarta, West Java
6. Ria Bintan GC (Ocean Course), Lagoi, Bintan
7. Damai Indah Golf (Bumi Serpong Damai), Tangerang, West Java
8. Jagorawi G&CC (New Course), Bogor, West Java
9. Gunung Geulis CC, Bogor, West Java
10. Jagorawi G&CC (Old Course), Bogor, West Java

★ Nirwana Bali GC is the only Indonesian course ranked in Golf Digest's World 100 Greatest Courses in 52nd place.

To know which courses from other countries are among the world's best, follow the link here.

Ria Bintan Open 2013 Presented By NIKE GOLF

Name	: RIA BINTAN OPEN 2013 presented by NIKE GOLF
Venue	: Ria Bintan Golf Club – Ocean Course
Date	: 19 & 20 October 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)

LOCAL RULE
Use of Nike golf ball is compulsory in the tournament.

ENTRY FEE: S$405
Fee includes return ferry, 2 days tournament, tea reception on 18 October, prize presentation dinner on 20 October, Nike Golf goodie bag.

DIVISION & HANDICAP
· Men Division A: 6 & Below
· Men Division B: 7-12
· Men Division C: 13-20
· Ladies: 28 & Below

ACCOMMODATION (SINGLE/TWIN SHARING BASIS)
Ria Golf Lodge/Nirwana Resort Hotel: S$150 per room per night, inclusive breakfast

REGISTRATION
Limited to 150 players.
To register please download Entry Form at www.riabintan.com
Full details can be found at Ria Bintan website.

ENQUIRIES
Ms. Ruth
Tel. +65 6493 3165
Email: ruth@riabintan.co.id

GolfAsia Challenge 2013 At Ria Bintan

Sign up now for the

Event: GolfAsia Challenge 2013

Venue: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ocean Course

Date: Friday 13 September 2013

Shot gun start: 10.15 am (Bintan time)

Scoring format: System 36 modified, Stableford

Entry Fee: S$230 (Golf Asia subscriber/Ria Bintan member), S$260 (public)

Entry fee includes:

• Return ferry tickets
• Goodie bag (including one BCLN golf shirt worth more than S$200)
• One round of tournament golf
• Pre-golf breakfast
• Post-golf lunch

Win an opportunity to play with China's top amateurs in the China Amateur Golf Tour, prize fully sponsored by BCLN (T&C's apply). Plus, stand to win fantastic golf equipment and golf accessories worth more than S$5000. Hole-In-One prizes: Ria Bintan One Year unlimited golfing plan and prize money of IDR 50,000,000.

Register by downloading entry form from www.golfasia.sg or www.riabintan.com

Enquiries: +65 6546 7555 or booking@riabintan.com
+65 6446 6888 or marketing@regentmedia.sg

Pre & post tournament accommodation and golf at preferred rates available

Registration closes 25 August 2013

4th Revo Coca-Cola Golf Carnival At Ria Bintan

The weekend of 20 and 21 April 2013, Ria Bintan Golf Club will have its 4th REVO Coca-Cola Golf Carnival.

The tournament will be played on the Ocean Course using the System 36 Modified - Stroke Play format.

Golfilicious Night

Experience Ria Bintan by night as you take on fun-filled challenges to tickle your golfing bone, win great prizes, have your fill of sumptuous food and well-loved Coca-Cola, accompanied by models strutting in fashionable clad Revo Golf apparels.

Hole-In-One

Rp 50,000,000.00 & many attractive prizes to be won.

Entry Fee (per golfer)

$339 (twin-share)
$399 (single room)

Entry fee includes:

• Return ferry ticket
• Dinner reception & night carnival on 20th April
• 1 Night stay at the Ria Golf Lodge or Nirwana Resort Hotel including breakfast
• 1 Round of tournament golf on 21st April
• Prize presentation luncheon
• Goodie bag

Registration

Contact Ria Bintan's Jakarta Sales Office at:
Tel. +62 21 571 1137 or email jso@riabintan.co.id
or download the entry form at www.riabintan.com

Ria Bintan Open By Nike Golf

Name	: RIA BINTAN OPEN 2012 presented by NIKE GOLF
Venue	: Ria Bintan Golf Club – Ocean Course
Format	: Individual Stroke Play, 36-Hole
Date	: 13 & 14 October 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)

ENTRY FEE: S$385
Fee includes return ferry, 2 days tournament with shared buggy and caddy, tea reception on 12 October, Prize Presentation Buffet Lunch on 14 October, Nike Golf goodie bag.

DIVISION & HANDICAP
· Men Division A: 6 & Below
· Men Division B: 7-12
· Men Division C: 13-20
· Ladies: 28 & Below

ACCOMMODATION (SINGLE/TWIN SHARING BASIS)
· Ria Golf Lodge: S$140 per room per night
· Nirwana Resort Hotel: S$160 per room per night
Prices include breakfast

REGISTRATION
Limited to 150 players.
To register please download Entry Form at www.riabintan.com
Full details can be found at Ria Bintan website.
ENQUIRIES
Ms. Chandra
Tel. +65 6493 3165
Email: chandra@riabintan.co.id

Asian Golf Tourism Issue 2 Is Out Now

The second edition of Asian Golf Tourism, the go-to magazine that has been designed to be the most informative and thorough publication on golf tourism in Asia and the authoritative guide to both the trade and consumer alike, is out now.

In this edition you will find amongst others information on the upcoming Asia Pacific Golf Summit, where several major players in the golf (tourism) industry from Indonesia will be present, including Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, HE Mari Elka Pangestu, who will be the keynote speaker. Furthermore articles on developments in Bintan, Bali and a 8-page feature on the Jagorawi Toll Road golf courses, Jakarta's equivalent to Mission Hills.

Also articles on golf in Abu Dhabi, Thailand, Vietnam and much more. To read this online magazine click here.

Indonesia's Tourism Minister To Speak At Asia Pacific Golf Summit

The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs. Mari Elka Pangestu has accepted an invitation to be a special VIP guest speaker at the 2012 Asia Pacific Golf Summit slated to be held in the oil-rich sultanate of Brunei Darussalam on December 11-13.

"We are very pleased to have a person of Mrs. Pangestu's standing to address the Summit this year and coming from the largest economy in Southeast Asia, is a clear indication as to the importance that Indonesia attaches to the golf industry," said Mike Sebastian, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Golf Group, the owner and producer of the Summit.

Mrs. Pangestu will deliver her address on the opening day of the Summit which will be on December 11. "It is really an honour for us to be able to play host to not only one of Indonesia's most senior ministers but also a leader who is recognised throughout the region for her ability to lead and deliver results," pointed out Sebastian.

More than 60 world-class speakers and panellists have already been confirmed to take part in APGS 2012.

Indonesia Gets Focused on Golf Tourism

If there is one country in Asia that is awakening to the game of golf and the role that it can play in promoting tourism, it has got to be the Republic of Indonesia. It has been a nation that has been flying below the international golf radar for quite a while but all of a sudden, golf has shot into the forefront of tourism promotion.

It's the big buzz word amongst stake-holders of the game in the country and the importance of golf tourism has taken a whole new meaning. It is regarded as of the "pillars of tourism" and the programme to drive Indonesia up the ladder of great golf destinations is being spearheaded by the Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs. Mari Elka Pangestu.

Mrs. Pangestu takes over this challenging portfolio after having has a very successful stint as the nation's Minister of Trade. In appointing her, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said, "I trust Mari Pangestu to lead the ministry and I want, in the next three years, to develop tourism and the creative economy."

Being the target-driven person that she is, Mrs. Pangestu has taken the bull by the horns and is determined to deliver the results that are expected of her. "I have drawn up a three-year master plan to develop a road map that will help us develop and grow golf tourism in the country," she emphasised.

In a discussion with the Asia Pacific Golf Group, the new tourism supremo declared, "From a base of some 20,000 golf tourists who come to Indonesia, my aim is to grow this number ten times over in the next three years". A truly bold statement that is just not political rhetoric. This is a lady who is realistic and who understands the challenges that she has to work against to achieve her goal. She has the vision and the intellect to get the job done – after all, before she ascended to a ministerial post, she was the executive director at the Jakarta-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

"We have all of the essential ingredients for success already in place," she explained. "We have some 162 golf courses in the country and most of our courses are really wonderful – a visitor can play golf in a myriad of settings – by spectacular volcanoes, by stunning oceans capes and spell-binding rainforests". "Combined with our rich culture, the warmth of the Indonesian people and the delectable variety of exotic food, Indonesia is a veritable showcase for golf," Mrs. Pangestu pointed out. To make her point, she singled out the Jagorawi toll road, a 59-kilometre stretch of highway that is dotted with 17 world-class golf courses. "Where else in Asia can one find a lay-out like this!" After having taken her advice and driven through this thoroughfare, one must admit that Jagorawi is indeed a "highway to golfing heaven".

A keen golfer herself, Mrs. Pangestu has adopted a highly holistic plan that will involve a number of regions within the sprawling archipelago of 13466 islands to develop golf tourism. "We have Jakarta, Bali and the islands of Batam and Bintan in the Riau archipelago and we plan to improve all of the supporting infrastructure around these destinations and to transform these centres into golfing havens," the Minister said.
Given her focus, drive and determination, there is absolutely nothing that can come in the way of Mrs. Pangestu as she pushes ahead to transform the Indonesian Republic into one of Asia's top golf tourism destinations.

Golf Asia Challenge 2012

Sign up now for the

Event: Golf Asia Challenge 2012

Venue: Ria Bintan Golf Club, Ocean Course

Date: Friday 27 July 2012

Shot gun start: 10.15 am (Bintan time)

Scoring format: System 36 modified (Stroke Play)

Entry Fee: S$200 (Golf Asia/Ria Bintan member), S$250 (public)

Entry fee includes:

• Return ferry tickets
• Goodie bag (including one sleeve of TaylorMade golf balls, BCLN golf shirt and pants worth more than S$200)
• One round of tournament golf
• Pre-golf breakfast
• Prize presentation buffet lunch

Stand to win fantastic golf equipment and golf accessories worth more than S$5000. Hole-In-One prize: Ria Bintan's One Year Elite Golfing Privilege Term Plan.

Register by downloading entry form from www.golfasia.sg or www.riabintan.com

Enquiries: +65 6546 7555 or booking@riabintan.com
+65 6446 6888 or marketing@regentmedia.sg

Pre & post tournament accommodation and golf at preferred rates available

Registration closes 11 July 2012

3rd Bintan Golf Championship

Event:	PGI – BINTAN presents 3rd Bintan Golf Championship supported by COBRA PUMA GOLF & PIN HIGH
Venue:	Ria Bintan Golf Club – Ocean Course.
Date:	30 June & 1 July 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)

Entry Fee

S$370 per golfer.
Entry fee includes return ferry, 2 days at 18-hole tournament golf with share caddy, prize presentation, buffet and goodie bag.

Divisions & Handicap

DIVISION	HANDICAP
MENS DIVISION A	8 & below
MENS DIVISION B	9 to 14
MENS DIVISION C	15 to 20
LADIES DIVISION	28 & below

Accomodations (Single/Twin-Share Basis

Ria Golf Lodge/Nirwana Resort Hotel
S$140 per room per night with breakfast included

Registration

Please download Entry Form.
For enquiries, please contact Ms Chandra,
Email: chandra@riabintan.co.id
VOIP: +65 6493 3165

3rd Revo Coca-Cola Golf Carnival 12-13 May 2012

The 3rd Revo Coca – Cola Golf Carnival is back, save the date and sign up now before the slots is fully booked!

Date:	12-13 May 2012
Location:	Ria Bintan, Ocean Course
Format:	System 36, Modified - Stroke Play

ENTRY FEE (Per Golfer) $339 (twin-share)/$399 (single room)

Entry fee includes:

• Return ferry tickets
• Cocktail receotion & Night Carnival on 12h May
• Goodie Bag
• 1 night stay at Ria Golf Lodge/Nirwana Resort Hotel with breakfast
• 1 ournd of golf tournament on 13th May
• Prize presentation luncheon

Hole-In-One IDR 50,000,000 & many attractive prizes to be won!

Spend an evening under the stars at the night carnival featuring a fizzilicious fashion fiesta & ake part in carbonated action packed challenges that you have never encountered before!

REGISTRATION
Download the Entry Form or contact Ria Bintan Jakarta Sales Office at +6221 571 1137 or email jso@riabintan.co.id

Keppel Group Raises $360,000 For Community Building And Relief Efforts In Indonesia

The Keppel Group raised $360,000 in support of Gawad Kalinga Indonesia, Singapore Red Cross as well as for education and needy students in Bintan through a charity golf tournament at the Ria Bintan Golf Resort in Bintan Island, Indonesia, today.

Mr Choo Chiau Beng, Chief Executive Officer of Keppel Corporation, said, "Keppel is committed to empower lives and nurture communities wherever we operate and this fund-raising event aims to benefit Indonesia through community building and relief efforts. We have been privileged to grow with Indonesia through our businesses and this is one of the ways we are giving back."

The cheque was presented by Keppel Corporation's Chairman Dr Lee Boon Yang and Mr Choo to the Yang Terhormat Bapak Khazalik, Deputy Bupati of Bintan; Mr Ed Macesar, Head of GK Indonesia and Mr Tee Tua Ba, Chairman of the Singapore Red Cross.

The Keppel Group continues to grow with Indonesia through a quality portfolio of properties in Indonesia including Jakarta Garden City, an integrated township; International Financial Centre comprising two office towers in Jakarta's CBD; BG Junction, a retail complex in Surabaya; the 36-hole Ria Bintan Golf Club and Bintan Offshore, a subsidiary of Keppel FELS, involved in steel structure fabrication and outfitting works.

Ria Golf Lodge First Anniversary Promotion

To celebrate the first anniversary of Ria Golf Lodge at Ria Bintan, you can now stay at Ria and enjoy unlimited green fees!

PAR Room: S$75++
BIRDIE Room: S$100++
EAGLE Room: S$125++
ALBATROSS Room: S$175++

Terms and conditions are:

• Promotion and booking validity is from 1-30 November 2011
• Travel validity is until 31 May 2012
• Ria Lodge rates are per room per night basis and subject to 10% service charge and 11% government tax
• Room rates are valid for check in on Monday-Thursday
• Unlimited green fees are valid during stay at Ria Golf Lodge and valid for play on Monday-Friday only
• Twin share buggy & caddy fees at S$56 per golfer per round apply
• No amendment or cancellation is allowed upn confirmation

For reservation and information contact +62.21.571 1137 or jso@riabintan.co.id

Special Discount For Facebook Friends At Ria Bintan

From now until the end of November Ria Bintan's Facebook friends will have a special discount rate on 2 Days 1 Night Play & Stay Package from S$169 per person (Public S$179 per person)

This 2 Days 1 Night Package includes:

• 1 night stay at Ria Golf Lodge in twin-share PAR room
  
• 1 round of 18-hole golf (Ocean & Forest) w/ twin-share caddy & buggy
  
• Return ferry ticket inclusive of S$22 ferry taxes and levies
  
• Express immigration clearance upon arrival & return land transfers in Bintan
  
• Complimentary range balls
  
• 1-way evening scheduled transfer to Pasar Oleh-Oleh & Nirwana Gardens (daily departure @7pm)
  
• S$30 off room rate for next visit
  

Terms & conditions:

• Valid for check in on Monday to Thursday till 30th November 2011
  
• Surcharge is applicable for upgrade to play full Ocean course and also additional round on the same day
  
• Accommodation at Ria Golf Lodge excludes breakfast
  
• Exclusive Weekend, Public Holidays in Singapore & Indonesia
  

For more details call +62 21 571 1137 or email jso@riabintan.co.id Join Ria Bintan on www.facebook.com/riabintan

Ria Bintan Open 20XI Presented By NIKE Golf, 8-9 October 2011

Warmest Greetings from Ria Bintan Golf Club!

Continuing our success on this yearly event, Ria Bintan Open 20XI presented by NIKE Golf is back!! Event will be held on 8-9 October 2011.

Limited slots for 150golfers only.

So, don’t miss it.. SIGN UP NOW..

Event:	Ria Bintan Open 20XI Presented by NIKE Golf
Date	8 & 9 October 2011
Location	Ria Bintan, Ocean Course

Entry Fee: S$380 per pax
Fees include: return ferry, 2 days tournament golf with shared caddy, Tea Reception on 7 October, Prize Presentation buffet on 9 October, related land transfers in Bintan, NIKE Golf goodie bag.

Division & Handicap
Div A: 6 & below
Div B: 7-12
Div C: 13-20
Ladies: 28& below

Accomodation (Single/Twin Sharing basis)
Ria Lodges: S$140 per room with breakfast
Bintan Lagoon: S$175 per room with breakfast

Registration
Limited to 150 players only.
To register please download the Entry Form.

Local Rule: Use of Nike ball is compulsory in the tournament.

For enquiries please contact:
Ria Bintan Jakarta Sales Office, tel +62 21 571 1137 or email jso@riabintan.co.id